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It happened after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
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Prophecy Being Fulfilled
Commentators note that Absalom's actions are the direct fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy in 2 Samuel 12. The trouble prophesied to arise from David's own house because of his sin begins to unfold here, showing that God's word of judgment is coming to pass.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And it came to pass... The fulfillment of Nathan’s prophecy, as indicated by the cross-reference, is the key to the direction of the narrati…
19th Century
Anglican
Prepared him chariots and horses. — As a preparation for his rebellion, it was necessary to impress the people with his w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass after this After the reconciliation of David and Absalom, and the latter was admitted to court a…
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